Description
Brighten your morning with this moist, bakery-style lemon blueberry bread. Bursting with fresh citrus zest and juicy blueberries, this simple loaf is the perfect crowd-pleaser for busy mornings or afternoon snacks. Easy to whip up without any fancy equipment, it fills your kitchen with an irresistible aroma and delivers a perfect, golden-brown result every time. This recipe is a must-have for any home baker looking for a refreshing, sweet treat.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons fresh lemon zest
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1.5 cups fresh blueberries (toss with 1 tsp flour)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan lightly with butter or non-stick spray.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In a separate large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Stir in the sour cream, lemon zest, and lemon juice until smooth.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
Gently fold in your flour-coated blueberries.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
Bake for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Storage: Keep the bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated for up to 5 days.
Blueberry Trick: Always toss your blueberries in a teaspoon of flour before folding them into the batter; this prevents them from sinking to the bottom of the pan!
Perfect Zest: Only grate the yellow part of the lemon; the white part (pith) is bitter and should be avoided.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 55
- Category: Recipes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
